Support Design, Manufacturing, and Quality activities in the areas of Metrology, Measurement, and Inspection. This position must also provide support to all Strategic Business Units in the areas of Product & Process Development and Improvement to ensure that all quality related procedures and specifications required by Esterline Power Systems and/or its customers are implemented and complied with. Assures the monitoring and reviewing of inspection. Provides review and approval of all new issues and changes to drawings, specifications, manufacturing job instructions, travelers, etc. utilized in' the production of deliverable products for incorporation of suitable inspection points per customer requirements. Providing statistical analysis and trending in order to implement, maintain and improve the quality of products and processes is a part of responsibility for this position. Meanwhile, the position will play a key role for quality goal achievement.

Participates in the new product introduction process to review all key characteristics of product & process and other requirements to assure flow down into internal documentation. Responsible for implementation and maintenance of Nadcap Measurement & Inspection (M&I) Accreditation Program for both facilities in Mexico and the US. Provides part programs on CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and VMS (Vision Measurement System) for inspection on any required items (Components and Products). Manages and maintains the configuration of all part programs of ail measuring machines. Provides training for related inspectors to operate and using all measuring machines and tools.

* Support Quality Engineers to develop, implement, and execute product and process quality plans that assure conformance to all customer and regulatory requirements.

Develop, maintain and ensure compliance with QMS procedures, work instructions and "Best Practices" throughout the facility such as First Time Through (FTT) Quality, Lean Six Sigma projects, and total cost of quality performance.

* Manage, train and mentor related inspectors (US & MEX), as well as assure inspection and test is planned, effective and efficient in mitigating quality risks.

* Communicate with the relevant departments. Participate in the ongoing product development and production activities.

* Ensures that Quality Assurance Procedures (QAP's) and the Quality Assurance Instructions (QAI's) are initiated, maintained and updated as necessary and are in compliance with all customer/military Leach specifications.

* Create First Article Acceptance Plans and methods.

* Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) if required.

* Provide leadership or support in technical problem resolution.

* Manage and support team for Nadcap Implementation & Certification. Support production and quality team to maintain Nadcap requirements in related processes.

* Actively participate in Lean and 6S initiatives.

* Understand and live by Esterline's ethics and business conduct policies.

* Performs other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

* A Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or University in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Quality Assurance or equivalent experience.

* MUST have experience in Mitutoyo MCOSMOS software

* Minimum of three years of experience in CMM Programming.

* Minimum of three years of professional experience in quality management; preferably in the Aerospace industry.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and recommended in Spanish. A comprehensive knowledge of AS 9100 requirements.

* Experience with Inspection and FAI per AS9102 for Aerospace Quality System Standards regulations, including planning and implementation is critical.

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To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Esterline operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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U.S. Export Policy Notice: To ensure compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations, Esterline operations in the U.S. may only employ U.S Persons as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).